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trascender

trahs-sen-DAIR/tɾasθenˈdeɾ/

“trascender” means “to transcend” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to transcend, to go beyond

Also: to have a lasting impact
VerbB2irregular (stem-changing) er
A bird flying high above a mountain peak into a bright, colorful sky.
gerundtrascendiendo
past Participletrascendido
infinitivetrascender

📝 In Action

Su música trasciende todas las fronteras.

B1

His music transcends all borders.

Este es un problema que trasciende lo personal.

B2

This is a problem that goes beyond what is personal.

El legado del artista trascendió en el tiempo.

C1

The artist's legacy had a lasting impact over time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • limitarse (to limit oneself)

Common Collocations

  • trascender fronteras – to cross/transcend borders
  • trascender el tiempo – to stand the test of time

to leak out, to become public

VerbC1irregular (stem-changing) erformal
A glowing liquid leaking from a closed wooden crate and spreading on the floor.
gerundtrascendiendo
past Participletrascendido
infinitivetrascender

📝 In Action

La noticia del divorcio trascendió ayer.

B2

News of the divorce leaked out yesterday.

No queremos que este secreto trascienda a la opinión pública.

C1

We don't want this secret to become public knowledge.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • filtrarse (to leak)
  • divulgarse (to be disclosed)

Antonyms

  • ocultarse (to be hidden)

Common Collocations

  • trascender a la prensa – to leak to the press

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedestrascendieran
yotrascendiera
tútrascendieras
vosotrostrascendierais
nosotrostrascendiéramos
él/ella/ustedtrascendiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedestrasciendan
yotrascienda
tútrasciendas
vosotrostrascendáis
nosotrostrascendamos
él/ella/ustedtrascienda

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedestrascendieron
yotrascendí
tútrascendiste
vosotrostrascendisteis
nosotrostrascendimos
él/ella/ustedtrascendió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedestrascendían
yotrascendía
tútrascendías
vosotrostrascendíais
nosotrostrascendíamos
él/ella/ustedtrascendía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedestrascienden
yotrasciendo
tútrasciendes
vosotrostrascendéis
nosotrostrascendemos
él/ella/ustedtrasciende
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Words that translate to "trascender" in Spanish:

to transcend→

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Quick Quiz: trascender

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How do you say 'I transcend' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
trascendencia(significance/importance) — Noun
trascendental(momentous/highly significant) — Adjective
trascendente(transcendent) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'transcendere', which combines 'trans' (across/beyond) and 'scandere' (to climb). It literally means 'to climb across' or 'climb beyond.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: transcendFrench: transcenderItalian: trascendere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trascender' always a formal word?

Mostly, yes. It is used more in books, news, or philosophical debates than in casual sidewalk conversations.

Does it have a physical meaning, like 'to climb'?

In modern Spanish, no. While its Latin roots mean 'to climb beyond,' it is now used almost exclusively for abstract ideas like influence, impact, or secrets.

What is the difference between 'trascender' and 'superar'?

'Superar' usually means to overcome a challenge or exceed a number. 'Trascender' means to go beyond a conceptual limit or to have a deep, lasting importance.